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Tag: Martin Laird

Into the Silent Land: Six Lessons on Contemplative Prayer

April 19, 2019 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

I am excited to share my reflections on Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: awareness of God, centering prayer, Christian Contemplation, contemplative prayer, contemplative spirituality, Into the Silent Land, Martin Laird, silence and stillness, Spiritual Growth, True self

An Ocean of Light: Book Review

March 23, 2019 Rich Lewis 4 Comments

  I am excited to share my review of An Ocean of Light: Contemplation, Transformation, and Liberation by Martin Laird. Martin…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: centering prayer, contemplative prayer, depression, god, Jesus, Martin Laird, self improvement, silence, transformation

God Is Not Pleased With Me

March 11, 2019 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

  “God is not pleased with me.” Do you really believe this? Why would God not be pleased with you? …

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, god, Jesus, Martin Laird, self improvement, thoughts
  • What Does Oneness Mean?September 13, 2026
    I came across a line in Wisdom Untethered by Michael A. Singer (affiliate link) that really made me stop and think. “You are something very great—you are pure love and oneness.” Powerful. It reminded me…
  • What Happens During Centering Prayer?September 6, 2026
    What happens during centering prayer? A lot. Let me explain. We let go of thoughts and emotions we are aware of. We also let go of repressed thoughts and emotions we are not immediately aware…
  • When I Wake in the Middle of the NightAugust 30, 2026
    Sometimes I awake in the middle of the night. It seems God is gently waking me up to spend some time with Him. What do I do to help myself fall back asleep? Interiorly, I…
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